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Verbesina alternifolia
Wingstem; yellow ironweed
Asteraceae

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Tall plant is conspicuous along the trail through the higher woods.

Look for the "wings" that extend along the stem.

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Height: 4' - 7'

Frequency: Many plants found in high,dry area of the woods.

Blooms: August - September

Range: Infrequent to locally common, especially in moist soil, throughout Indiana.

Also found from New York to Iowa and from Florida to Louisiana.